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M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Gjorm, Northern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 12:09:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Gjorm, Northern Albania (Albania) on April 7, 2026 at 12:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 12:09:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Northern Albania
City
Gjorm
County
Shkodër County
Village
Gjorm
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
42.20000, 19.52000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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